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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kenyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issac CyMike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenyon comes to the cage accompanied by The Illinois Enema Bandit. Issac CyMike will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kenyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issac CyMike!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CyMike lands a slapping body shot.
CyMike loads up on a big right hand but Kenyon slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenyon.
CyMike scores with a jab to the jaw.
CyMike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenyon.
CyMike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
CyMike thuds his right hand into Kenyon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenyon throws a lazy right hand but CyMike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenyon darts in and clinches CyMike up against the cage.
CyMike breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from CyMike finds it's target.
CyMike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenyon.
CyMike checks a leg kick nicely.
CyMike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
CyMike tries to bum rush Kenyon with a series of wild strikes but Kenyon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
CyMike scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from CyMike.
CyMike checks a low kick from Kenyon.
CyMike digs a good hook to Kenyon's body.
CyMike lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CyMike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenyon manages to avoid it.
Kenyon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but CyMike circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CyMike connects with a right hand. Kenyon shakes it off.
CyMike keeps the fight on the outside.
CyMike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenyon throws a series of punches but CyMike avoids them all with ease.
CyMike connects with a single shot there.
CyMike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
CyMike moves away from the strike by Kenyon.
Kenyon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenyon is breathing heavily.
Kenyon tries to score with some ground and pound. CyMike controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
CyMike is looking to regain half guard here but Kenyon keeps moving and retains side control.
CyMike managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kenyon.
CyMike is trying to control Kenyon's posture but Kenyon avoids it.
CyMike is not content to let Kenyon control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CyMike gets back to half guard.
CyMike is looking for a sweep. Kenyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
CyMike lands a head shot.
CyMike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
CyMike tests Kenyon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
CyMike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by CyMike.
CyMike lands with a nice body punch.
CyMike throws a right and a left that Kenyon avoids nicely.
Kenyon misses with a body kick.
Kenyon misses with an uppercut.
Kenyon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
CyMike goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenyon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
CyMike cracks Kenyon with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon misses with the combination.
CyMike is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Kenyon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kenyon takes a jab right on the kisser.
CyMike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for CyMike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
CyMike looks to land a combination. Kenyon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
CyMike scores with a nice right hand.
CyMike lands a nice shot that snaps Kenyon's head back.
CyMike connects with a jab.
CyMike scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
CyMike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
CyMike thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenyon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
CyMike lands with a cross.
A jab from CyMike does it's job there.
CyMike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenyon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
CyMike scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon misses with a low kick.
Kenyon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kenyon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kenyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CyMike jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
CyMike cracks Kenyon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
CyMike scores with a nice head shot.
Kenyon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from CyMike.
Kenyon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and CyMike counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for CyMike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
CyMike lands a nice shot to the body.
CyMike shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. CyMike showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
CyMike is looking for a kimura but Kenyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for CyMike to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenyon trying to control but CyMike postures up.
CyMike slips a nice elbow through Kenyon's hands, connecting with Kenyon's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac CyMike dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kenyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
CyMike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenyon has time to react.
CyMike stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenyon walks into a stiff left hand from CyMike.
Kenyon takes a jab right on the kisser.
CyMike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CyMike's waist but CyMike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenyon off to one side.
Kenyon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CyMike.
CyMike connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by CyMike.
CyMike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenyon at a distance.
Kenyon tries to clinch but CyMike is having none of it.
Jab by CyMike.
CyMike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenyon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
CyMike slips a jab from Kenyon.
CyMike moves out of range as Kenyon strikes.
CyMike throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenyon on the side of the head.
Issac CyMike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CyMike swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenyon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon scores with a takedown into CyMike's guard.
CyMike trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
CyMike is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kenyon is in close to CyMike's body, working some short punches and elbows.
CyMike looking for a guillotine here but Kenyon defends easily.
CyMike looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kenyon passes into side control.
Kenyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
CyMike takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CyMike sneaks back into half guard.
CyMike is looking to improve his position.
CyMike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kenyon is trying to control the action in half guard but CyMike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
CyMike on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kenyon there.
Kenyon working over CyMike with some ground and pound. CyMike looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kenyon prevents CyMike from improving his position.
Kenyon is tying to control. CyMike wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
CyMike scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kenyon has his takedown stuffed
and CyMike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from CyMike.
CyMike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
CyMike is working the combinations to good effect here.
CyMike scores with a three punch combo!
Kenyon looks to land a combination but CyMike avoids it well.
CyMike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenyon.
Kenyon throws an overhand right that lands on CyMike's shoulder, as CyMike tries to avoid the shot.
Kenyon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
CyMike scores with a jab. Kenyon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenyon slips a jab and a cross from CyMike.
CyMike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenyon was well out of range. Poor timing from CyMike.
Kenyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
CyMike walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michael Kenyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CyMike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kenyon.
CyMike scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kenyon misses.
A right-left combo lands from CyMike.
Issac CyMike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
CyMike lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by CyMike!
CyMike misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenyon counters with a series of strikes. CyMike will be more careful next time no doubt.
CyMike throws a combination. Kenyon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kenyon misses with a jab, cross combination.
CyMike lunges at Kenyon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenyon's hand.
CyMike throws a series of punches but Kenyon moves out of range.
CyMike thows a left - swing and a miss!
CyMike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
CyMike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenyon moves away.
Kenyon throws a head kick but CyMike moves out of range.
Kenyon misses with an uppercut. CyMike saw that one coming.
CyMike cracks a nice hook into Kenyon's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenyon misses the target.
CyMike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CyMike lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac CyMike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
CyMike throws a series of strikes that have Kenyon backpedaling.
Kenyon throws a right and a left that both miss.
CyMike misses with a two punch combination.
CyMike lands with a hook. Kenyon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenyon jabs CyMike right on the nose. CyMike blinks but takes it well.
CyMike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenyon momentarily.
Kenyon moves out of range as CyMike strikes.
CyMike misses with a few strikes there.
CyMike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
CyMike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenyon ducks under a wild hook from CyMike.
Nice straight punches there by Kenyon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenyon.
Kenyon drops his hands momentarily and CyMike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
CyMike goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenyon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to CyMike's calf.
Kenyon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
CyMike looks like he's trying to stand up.
CyMike punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kenyon is nestled in close to CyMike, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CyMike is looking to improve his position.
CyMike pushes Kenyon off looking to stand but Kenyon dives back in and keeps control.
CyMike tries to get to full guard but Kenyon has control of the leg.
CyMike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenyon is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kenyon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
CyMike lands an uppercut.
Kenyon prevents CyMike from breaking the clinch.
CyMike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
CyMike is trying to break free.
Kenyon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenyon breaks the clinch.
CyMike misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
CyMike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenyon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenyon, as that shot connected.
Kenyon scores a takedown into full mount!
CyMike keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kenyon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
CyMike is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
CyMike working to try and regain half guard.
CyMike is squirming around, avoiding Kenyon's attempts to control the action.
CyMike swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kenyon scoring with strikes but CyMike is staying in there.
CyMike tries to get back to half guard but can't.
CyMike throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kenyon. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon looking to secure an arm triangle but CyMike defends it well.
CyMike is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
CyMike tries to hold on but Kenyon postures up.
Kenyon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kenyon landing strikes from the mount and CyMike is in trouble!
Kenyon working the ground and pound effectively.
Kenyon lands a big elbow.
CyMike is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenyon lands a heavy elbow.
CyMike is in all sorts of trouble here.
CyMike bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
CyMike thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kenyon keeping moving, preventing CyMike from controlling successfully.
CyMike preventing the sweep.
Kenyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
CyMike trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenyon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kenyon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think CyMike has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Issac CyMike wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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